30 years ago, a dragon fantasy movie literally copied Jurassic Park's homework — and got away with it

30 years ago, a dragon fantasy movie literally copied Jurassic Park's homework — and got away with it

When Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park debuted in 1993, it was a technical achievement like no other. For the first time ever, computer-generated creatures interacted with actors on the silver screen through a combination of CGI, puppetry, and practical effects. With Industrial Light & Magic's expertise, Jurassic Park changed cinema for the better by showing audiences what sci-fi could look like on screen through the power of CGI.